13/04/2026
Today we’ve been diving into the magical world of The Very Hungry Caterpillar 🐛💚
The children have absolutely loved bringing the story to life through hands-on play, and one of our favourite activities was pear stamping. Using real pears dipped in bright green paint, the children explored creating their own “caterpillar trails” across the paper. There was lots of excitement, a little bit of mess, and so much creativity!
This activity wasn’t just fun, it also supported the children’s fine motor skills, coordination, and sensory exploration as they squished, pressed, and experimented with the paint. We talked about the foods from the story, the life cycle of a caterpillar, and watched as their artwork transformed into beautiful, unique masterpieces.
It’s been a day full of imagination, storytelling, and messy play… just the way we like it! 🐛🍐